The analysis of European households' final consumption of natural gas by country in 2023 shows that Germany leads with 22.14 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent, followed by the United Kingdom and Italy. Germany experienced a 2.47% increase, while the UK saw a slight decline of 0.76%. Notable growths were observed in Poland with a 4.85% increase and Greece with 9.59%. Ukraine and Norway experienced significant declines of 12.28% and 12.86%, respectively. In the long run, Bulgaria and Macedonia showed strong upward trends, with double-digit increases.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential growth in Eastern European countries as energy policies shift and consumption patterns evolve.
- The impact of energy efficiency measures and renewable energy adoption on natural gas consumption, primarily in Western Europe.
- Geopolitical implications on supply chain stability and natural gas distribution affecting consumption patterns.
Top countries in Households Final Consumption of Natural Gas Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 22.14 | 2023 | +3.04% | +2.47% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 20.41 | 2023 | -0.65% | -0.76% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 15.01 | 2023 | +1.1% | +0.66% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 9.35 | 2023 | -1.84% | -1.66% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 5.52 | 2023 | -2.05% | -1.71% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 3.97 | 2023 | +0.73% | +4.85% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ukraine | 3.88 | 2023 | -13.85% | -12.28% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 3.26 | 2023 | +1.37% | +0.28% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 2.94 | 2023 | +1.71% | +3.87% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 2.86 | 2023 | +0.061% | -0.15% | View data |
